Briton Karl Bushby plans to complete the circumnavigation he began in 1998 in 2026. The 56-year-old has completed most of the route and is on the final leg of his expedition, rg.ru reports.

In November 1998, a 29-year-old former British Army paratrooper set out on a round-the-world walk, setting himself the goal of circumnavigating the planet without motorized transport. Twenty-seven years later, he has about 1600 kilometers left to complete the journey.

During his journey, Bushby crossed 28 countries, including Patagonia, the Andes, Central America, Mexico, the United States, Russia, Mongolia, and several regions of Asia. The route took him through deserts, war zones, jungles, and frozen seas. One of the most challenging sections was the crossing of the Bering Strait between Russia and Alaska.

The traveler travels with a backpack and a tent, relying on his own physical endurance and the assistance of local residents in the countries through which his route passes. Interacting with the local population has become an important part of his expedition.

Bushby has recently begun sharing stories of his journey on social media, posting videos of the expedition's most memorable moments.

The traveler initially estimated the route would take approximately twelve years. He is expected to complete the journey and return to his hometown of Hull, England, in September 2026.